Exploding onto the Latin jazz scene with spirit and poignancy, seasoned bassist and songwriter Jim Rojas has created a beautiful freshman album Can You Play Latin? (2023), Produced and recorded by Joey Arreguin @ Love & Laughter Music, which celebrates the rich diasporic sounds of Brazil, Colombia and Cuba and pays tribute to the jazz musicians who inspired his divine love for music. The album features a brilliant roster of 30 accomplished and award winning musicians, including: Jimmy Branly (drums), Joey DeLeon (percussion), Justo Almario (woodwinds), Jeff Lorber, Francisco Loyo (Keys), Ricky Zahariades (guitar/tres), Francisco Torres (horns & arrangements), Paul Jackson Jr (bass), Bobby Sparks, Andrew Reyes, Lisa M. Arreguin (vocals), Roberto Montero (vocalese), Gabrielito Gonzalez (vocals) and the Ric Flauding String Quartet.